Wednesday, July 14, 2004

Advice Sought on Re-Starting Business

Loyal seven readers, I'd like your advice on an idea I have for re-starting a computer consulting business I let slip into nothingness a while back. I basically just need you to tell me whether you think the price I have in mind is attractive for the service I want to offer.

My old idea, which didn't work, was to charge $50 an hour for on-site computer repair and software training for businesses, and a $50 flat fee for the same services for home users. My new idea is to charge a $35 flat fee for up to two hours of software and gadget training for anybody, and not do computer repair (instead referring customers to a friend of mine). It could be people who need help with office suites and other standard applications, or, more likely, people who need to learn how to use their new digital camera, printer or CD burner and the like.

I think the old idea didn't work because a) the price was too high and b) I utterly underestimated the torturously severe problems people have with their computers. My repair skills weren't up to the task.

So, would you or someone you know pay me $35 to come to your house or office and teach you how to get the most out of your computer or other gadgets? Would you buy a gift certificate for that amount to give as a gift along with some new gadget you're buying for someone? Please let me know, and be brutally honest. No comments about my ancestry, however. The French and the Germans are nice people. :-)

1 comment:

  1. I think the price is good however because you are my son you should ask at least one million dollars. Love, Mom

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